Garden, Yard, Pond Statues

[Big Lou]

Would like your thoughts on the use of statues in your flower gardens, yards or pond area. Wifey is thumbed down while I am thumbs up for a single classy heron aged metal statue for the forthcoming revamped backyard entrance bed. http://www.wayfair.com/Fire-Sense-Male-Crane-Garden-Statue-61482-FRS1345.html. Whether I win that skirmish is yet to be determined.

As I asked in the beginning "Would like your thoughts on the use of statues in your flower gardens, yards or pond area."

 

[JBtheExplorer]

I'm personally not much for statues or decorations. I do have a decorative solar light and a windmill, but I try to keep the focus on the plants and the pond. As natural as possible. I have seen some pretty nice statues though. I especially like wooden carvings.

 

[j.w]

I think one placed nicely would be fine and would not take away from what you already have w/ your pond and plants but it's when there are too many it gets kind of busy looking. Maybe look online for pictures of a heron statue placed in gardens to show Cathy. She may give in if she sees some in action

 

[Big Lou]

Thanks. Think I'm fighting an extremely uphill battle.

 

[Lisak1]

I have a pair of herons. They guard my bog. And maybe scare off the real deal? But they are my only exception to my own "no garden statuary" rule. I like to keep it natural.

 

[HARO]

Thanks. Think I'm fighting an extremely uphill battle.

Lou, just be mature about it. Hold your breath until she gives in!
On a more serious note, though I personally don't go for garden statuary, I have seen gardens WITH statuary that I really liked! I think it's a personal thing. Some of us can pull it off, and some can't. I DO have a spitter in the pond depicting two spawning (?) koi.
John

 

[Big Lou]

I tried holding my breath. All I got was a bucket of water thrown on my face after I passed out.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

I personally like stuff so I'm all for the statues lol

The statue of the crane you are interested in is really nice. I don't see why anyone would have a problem with it.

 

[Priscilla]

I'm with John, some people can pull them off great. I don't have an eye for that stuff so they look like what they are - fake stuff in the yard. BUT if you have a good eye, they can look great.

 

[tbendl]

I'm a fan and have a heron at my pond. FYI this won't help convince your wife... LOL We like what we like.

 

[Big Lou]

No statues......honoring my wife's truly polite preference.

 

[tbendl]

You could ask her about adding some 3-dimensional art in your yard. Or maybe in effigy, figurine, sculpture or carving perhaps? Run down all the synonyms and maybe you'll get lucky!!

 

[Big Lou]

Time will tell.

 

[Big Lou]

Sorry for changing my reply to tbendl several times. Thankfully avoided a full seizure earlier today but having confusion and other residual effects. Will be better soon.

 

[dieselplower]

"less is more". A nice piece or two can look great but will get lost among numerous pieces of clutter. Keep it simple.